Infectious Disease Physician

Infectious Disease Physician

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Infectious Disease Physician should have extensive training in internal medicine and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The Specialist is responsible for focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them and how to control them.

J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates Welcome!!!

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records, including x-rays, blood work and other lab tests
• Review patient information of referrals from other medical professionals
• Run diagnostic tests on patients with unidentified or drug resistant infections
• Analyze test results to create a viable treatment plan for patients
• Consult with other medical professionals about difficult infection cases
• Be able to conduct a physical exam and order additional laboratory tests
• Administer immunizations or instruct patients infectious disease prevention
• Provide treatment regimens that are tailored to specific patient and population needs
• Work closely with the communities to identify outbreaks and infectious diseases and recommend treatment options and measures to prevent diseases from spreading throughout the community
• Conduct research on new strains of illness and keep track of community statistics regarding spread and the effectiveness of treatment interventions

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Medical License
• Possess a certification of knowledge regarding the treatment, spread, containment and outcome for patients who are suffering from an infectious disease
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

Salary: $180,000-$250,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.